Purpose
To recruit
persons into the profession of Chemical Information.
Sponsor
American
Chemical Society, Division of Chemical Information
Description
Designed
to help persons with an interest in the fields of Chemistry and Information to
pursue graduate study in Library, Information, or Computer Science.
Stipend
$1,500
Criteria
- A Bachelor’s Degree with a
major in Chemistry and related disciplines - Acceptance into graduate
Library, Information, or Computer Science program in an accredited
institution - Library, Information, or
Computer experience preferred
History
In 1989,
the Division established the annual Student Scholarship Award to recognize
chemists pursuing graduate studies in information, library, or computer
science, leading to a career in chemical information. The Award consists of a
certificate and stipend. It is usually presented at an ACS Local Section
meeting in the vicinity of the recipient’s residence or school. The award was
renamed in 1996 to honor the late Lucille M. Wert.
To apply,
send the following items:
- Letter of application giving
the reasons you should be considered for the award to: Marge Matthews - Transcript of Undergraduate
studies - Three letters of reference
- Resume
- GRE scores (optional)
Deadline
for Applications: February 1st of the year in which the award is presented.
